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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.43 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.43 and 173.83 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.43 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.43 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.43 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 64,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044.19/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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